There are 5 ways to get from Natick to Rockland by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 2m$26–37Drive 28.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Natick to Rocklandcar 28.3 mi
45 min$6–8Train, bus
- Take the train from Natick Center to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 4m$27–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Natick to Rocklandtaxi 28.3 mi
45 min$90–110Train
- Take the train from Natick Center to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from South Station to Abingtontrain Kingston Line
2h 24m$16–25
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Rockland is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Rockland is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Natick to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Natick to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Natick Center and arriving at Abington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Natick and Rockland is 39 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Rockland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Natick to Rockland, including transfers.
Natick to Rockland bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St station.
Natick to Rockland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
The best way to get from Natick to Rockland is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Rockland, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Rockland via Boston South Buses and Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Natick Center to Rockland via South Station and Abington in around 2h 24m.
Train from Natick Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Natick Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from South Station to Abington
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- info@p-b.com
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Natick to Rockland bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Natick to Rockland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Rockland is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Natick to Rockland.
There are 168+ hotels available in Rockland.